This category captures all the work that is being done to improve the health and wellbeing for adults.
November/December 2023 Newham residents who have a physical or mental disability and are struggling to find sustainable employment can now benefit from a new free and confidential service led by Our Newham Work. Those who qualify will benefit from a…
November/December 2023 Adult Social Care has created the Support Group & Alert Card to start logging activities and support services offered in the community for autistic residents. Do you offer or know anyone that offers any free, subsidised or affordable…
November/December 2023 We are delighted to report that we have officially become a signatory to the Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health; showcasing our commitment to mental health prevention and overall well-being. Led by Public Health England, this national agreement…
November/December 2023 Until 31 March 2024, all of our libraries have extended opening hours to become Warm Havens; providing safe, non-judgemental, warm spaces during the cold winter months. Alongside extending library opening hours, Newham Council has relaunched a dedicated Warm Haven…
November/December 2023 As the colder weather sets in, it is important that residents know about all of the support they can get to stay healthy this season. There is support to stay warm, combat the cost of living and look…
September/October 2023 The NHS North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) has launched the C-Card scheme which allows young people, aged 25 and under, to quickly and easily get free condoms. People can get up to 24 condoms each month from…
September/October 2023 Newham Community Project has partnered with NHS Blood Transfusion for their ‘Gateway to Life’ initiative. Gateway to Life aims to dispel misconceptions surrounding organ donation, prevalent in some communities. The shortage of donors from Black, Asian, and mixed…
September/October 2023 As part of shaping the first All-age Autism Strategy in Newham we want to hear from autistic people to find out about their support needs and their experiences of services so far. There are two surveys out now,…
September/October 2023 Residents are invited to attend Newham’s Ageing Well Festival! The festival is free to attend and will take place on Sunday 8 October at Newham Town Hall. The festival celebrates a year since the launch of the Newham…
